He accidentally ran against Godfrey, who was just coming up the hill, with considerable force.

Now, it was very evident that it was wholly unintentional; but Godfrey was greatly incensed.
"What do you mean by that, you little scamp ?" he exclaimed, furiously.
"Excuse me, Godfrey; I didn't mean to run into you." "That don't go down." "Indeed, I didn't.

I didn't see you." "I can't help it.

You ought to have been more careful.

Take that, to make you more careful." As he said this, he seized him by the collar, and, tripping him, laid him flat on his back.
"For shame, Godfrey!" said another boy standing by; but as it was a small boy, Godfrey only answered: "If you say that again, I'll serve you the same way." Alfred tried to get up, but Godfrey put his knee on his breast.
"Let me up, Godfrey," said Alfred, piteously.